Experimental approach of anti-predator behaviours in the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) : detection and evaluation of predation risk by juvenile fish.

Poster (2003)

An Experimental Approach to Link Powder Physical Properties to 3D Particle Shape

in Particulate Systems Analysis 2011 (2011, September)

A series of samples have been characterized by 3D image analysis (using X-Ray microtomography). The samples consist of blends of metallic particles: steel shot abrasives (“balls”), steel fibres and ... [more ▼]

A series of samples have been characterized by 3D image analysis (using X-Ray microtomography). The samples consist of blends of metallic particles: steel shot abrasives (“balls”), steel fibres and angular steel grit particles. The blends were systematically prepared in different proportions of the raw products. Various shape and size parameters were measured on the particles: equivalent volume diameter (dV), maximum inscribed sphere diameter (dIN), particle length (maximum Feret diameter), particle elongation (El), particle flatness (Fl) etc. The results are expressed as statistical shape and size parameters, expressed both as volume and number weighted distributions. The blends have been tested for compaction using a cylindrical container which experiences a series of 500 free falls over a height of 3mm. The compaction dynamics was monitored using a sensor that measures the evolution of the solid volume fraction as a function of the tap number. From the obtained compaction curve, the Hausner ratio and a flowability index were extracted. The same blends have also been analysed using a rotating drum at different rotation speeds to analyze the evolution of the flowing angle. As the system is based on the analysis of a time sequence of 50 images (separated by 0.5 sec) it is possible to measure the intermittent character of the powder flow. The resulting measure is a cohesive index of the powder. The results obtained from physical testing were systematically plotted as a function of various statistical indices of the shape and size distributions in order to reveal correlations between particle shape properties and physical behaviour. Some clear trends appeared, demonstrating the influence of particle shape on powder physical properties. [less ▲]

Experimental characterisation and modelling of homogeneous solid suspension in an industrial stirred tank

in Advances in Mechanical Engineering (2013), Volume 2013

In this work, we study the conditions needed to reach homogeneous distribution of aluminium salts particles in water inside a torispherical bottom shaped stirred tank of 70 L equipped with a Pfaudler RCI ... [more ▼]

In this work, we study the conditions needed to reach homogeneous distribution of aluminium salts particles in water inside a torispherical bottom shaped stirred tank of 70 L equipped with a Pfaudler RCI type impeller and three equispaced vertical baffles. The aim of the present study is to develop a CFD model describing the quality of particle distribution in industrial scale tanks. This model, validated with experimental data, is used afterwards to develop scale-up and scale-down correlations to predict the minimum impeller speed needed to reach homogeneous solid distribution Nhs.The commercial CFD software Fluent 14 is used to model the fluid flow and the solid particle distribution in the tank. Sliding Mesh approach is used to take the impeller motion into account. Assuming that the discrete solid phase has no influence on the continuous liquid phase behaviour, the fluid flow dynamics is simulated independently using the well-known k-ε turbulence model. The liquid-solid mixture behaviour is then described by implementing the Eulerian Mixture model. Computed liquid velocity fields are validated by comparison with PIV measurements. ComputedNhs were found to be in good agreement with experimental measurements. Results fromdifferent scales allowed correlating Nhs values to the volumetric power consumption. [less ▲]

Experimental characterization and constitutive modeling of TA6V mechanical behavior in plane strain state at room temperature

in AIP Conference Proceedings (2011), 1383

This paper presents an experimental and theoretical study of the quasi-static behavior of TA6V titanium alloy in plane strain state. In order to quantify the anisotropy of the material, tests were carried ... [more ▼]

This paper presents an experimental and theoretical study of the quasi-static behavior of TA6V titanium alloy in plane strain state. In order to quantify the anisotropy of the material, tests were carried out at room temperature on specimens cut out from a sheet along three loading directions. The initial yield locus is described by the phenomenological CPB06ex3 criterion and Voce’s type isotropic hardening is used. Finite element simulations are performed and compared with the experiments. [less ▲]

Experimental characterization and elasto-plastic modeling of the quasi-static mechanical response of TA-6 V at room temperature

in International Journal of Solids & Structures (2011), 48(9), 12771289

The paper presents an experimental study of the quasi-static deformation behavior of a TA-6V in sheet form. To quantify the plastic anisotropy and the tension-compression asymmetry of this material at ... [more ▼]

The paper presents an experimental study of the quasi-static deformation behavior of a TA-6V in sheet form. To quantify the plastic anisotropy and the tension-compression asymmetry of this material at room temperature, monotonic tensile and compressive tests were carried out on specimens cut out along several orientations in the plane of the sheet. It was observed that although the tensile flow stress anisotropy is very mild, the Lankford coefficients’ anisotropy is very pronounced. To describe the observed mechanical response an elastic/plastic approach was used. Yielding was described using a family of yield criteria that account for strength differential effects and allow an improved description of the anisotropy and its evolution through multiple linear transformations. Comparisons between uniaxial monotonic data and FE simulations using the model show a very good agreement. [less ▲]

Experimental characterization of hafting traces and their recognition in archaeological assemblages

in Walker, E. A.; Wenban-Smith, F.; Healy, F. (Eds.) Lithics in Action. Papers from the Conference Lithic Studies in the Year 2000 (2004)

Experimental comparison of cavity sealing ability of five dental adhesive systems after thermocycling

in Journal of Adhesive Dentistry (2003), 5(2, Summer), 139-144

Purpose: To evaluate the cavity sealing obtained after thermocycling with five adhesive systems in which one all-in-one adhesive was compared to three one-bottle adhesives, and to observe the effect of a ... [more ▼]

Purpose: To evaluate the cavity sealing obtained after thermocycling with five adhesive systems in which one all-in-one adhesive was compared to three one-bottle adhesives, and to observe the effect of a low-charged resin layer added to a one-bottle adhesive. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five recently extracted teeth were randomly allocated to five experimental adhesive systems (n = 5 each): Optibond Solo (OS), Scotchbond 1 (SB1), PQ 1, Prompt-L-Pop (PLP), SB1+Revolution (R). On each tooth, two rectangular cavities at the cementoenamel junction were filled with a microhybrid composite (Z100) and the tested adhesives. Teeth were thermocycled and stained with AgNO3 + vitamin C. Leakage was evaluated on a 6-point (0-5) severity scale and the highest score was selected for each restoration. Results were treated by ordinal logistic regression and considered to be significant at p < 0.05. Results: No significant difference was found between leakage values for enamel and dentin interfaces. Leakage scores never exceeded 2 for OS, SB1 and SB1+R, while they reached a maximum of 5 in 20% of PLP cases. OS was significantly better than the other adhesive systems, which were statistically equivalent. The addition of a flowable composite layer on SB1 did not yield a significant difference, but tended to give better results mainly at the dentin interface. Conclusion: The all-in-one adhesive PLP because of quite variable results, seems less reliable than the one-bottle adhesives, of which OS provides significantly the best results. Addition of a flowable composite on SB1 appears to yield slightly better results. [less ▲]

Experimental cross transmission of Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) between several animal species.

in Zentralblatt für Veterinarmedizin. Reihe B = Journal of Veterinary Medicine. Series B (1981), 28

Experimental demonstration of transient resonance capture in a system of two coupled oscillators with essential stiffness nonlinearity

in Journal of Sound & Vibration (2006), 299(4-5), 822-838

The purpose of this paper is to report an experimental study of transient resonance capture that may occur in a system of two coupled oscillators with essential (i.e., nonlinearizable) nonlinearity. It is ... [more ▼]

The purpose of this paper is to report an experimental study of transient resonance capture that may occur in a system of two coupled oscillators with essential (i.e., nonlinearizable) nonlinearity. It is shown that during transient resonance capture the two oscillators are in a state of resonance, the frequency of which varies with time, which leads to targeted nonlinear energy transfer. Further evidence of resonance capture is a non-time-like behavior of the phase difference between the oscillators; this quantity is monitored using the Hilbert transform or the Huang Hilbert transform in the case of multifrequency response signals. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. [less ▲]

The experimental design as practical approach to develop and optimize a formulation of peptide-loaded liposomes

in AAPS PharmSciTech (2010), 11(2), 966-975

To investigate the encapsulation of Print 3G, a peptidic agent that could reduce the angiogenic development of breast tumors, pegylated liposomes used as intravenous vectors were studied and characterized ... [more ▼]

To investigate the encapsulation of Print 3G, a peptidic agent that could reduce the angiogenic development of breast tumors, pegylated liposomes used as intravenous vectors were studied and characterized. Recently, the path of liposomes has been explored with success to improve the pharmacological properties of peptidic drugs and to stabilize them. In this study, loaded unilamellar vesicles composed of SPC:CHOL:mPEG2000-DSPE (47:47:6) were prepared by the hydration of lipid film technique. An HPLC method was developed and validated for the determination of Print 3G to calculate its encapsulation efficiency. Observed Print 3G adsorption on different materials employed during liposome preparation (such as glass beads, tubing, and connections for extrusion) led to the modification of the manufacturing method. The freeze-thawing technique was used to enhance the amount of Print 3G encapsulated into blank liposomes prepared using the hydration of lipid film procedure. Many factors may influence peptide entrapment, namely the number of freeze-thawing cycles, the lipid concentration, the peptide concentration, and the mixing time. Consequently, a design of experiments was performed to obtain the best encapsulation efficiency while minimizing the number of experiments. The lipid concentration and the number of freeze-thawing cycles were identified as the positive factors influencing the encapsulation. As a result of the optimization, an optimum was found and encapsulation efficiencies were improved from around 30% to 63%. Liposome integrity was evaluated by photon correlation spectroscopy and freeze-fracture electron microscopy to ensure that the selected formulation possesses the required properties to be a potential candidate for further in vitro and in vivo experiments. [less ▲]